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Gems of the Danube

(8 days, Nuremberg - Budapest, 2013)
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D Moselle
C Rhine
BA Rhine
BB Rhine
B Rhine
BD Rhine
BJ Rhine
A Danube
PA Danube
PP Danube
P Danube
PD Danube
RJ Danube
S Danube
RS Danube
RA Danube
R Danube

 

CABIN /
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Stateroom
Balcony Suite
Balcony Suite
Balcony Suite
Balcony Suite
Deluxe Balcony Suite
Junior Suite
Balcony Suite
Balcony Suite
Balcony Suite
Balcony Suite
Deluxe Balcony Suite
Junior Suite
Panorama  Suite
Royal Panorama  Suite
Royal Suite
Royal Suite

 

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£548
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£848
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£948
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£1,348
£1,398

 

CRYSTAL / JEWEL


£98
£448
£498
£548
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£698
£848
£598
£648
£698
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£798
£948
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£1,198
£1,348
£1,398

 
Terms and conditions
Terms & Conditions: Savings valid on new bookings only made between 1 May and 30 June 2013 or until sold out. All prices and upgrades are per person, twin share in GBP. Tour and cruise prices are subject to availability, balcony suites are at an upgraded price. Single Supplement on request, please call for details. Deposit is £750 per person. Full payment is required within 90 days of departure. For full terms and conditions and all the information you need to book your holiday click here.

Additional terms & conditions for departures in the next 75 days: Flight from London Heathrow with British Airways included. Alternatively fly from one of 14 UK airports with KLM for a supplement of £129pp. Eurostar not available.

Scenic Sun Lounge not available for France or Russia. Royal Panorama Suite is only available on Scenic Crystal and Jewel. All drinks are included except top shelf spirits, French champagne and selected wines.
 

Gems of the Danube

A cruise down the Danube is an enchanting journey through ‘old’ Europe. The Scenic Space Ship leaves in its wake the big cities and bright lights of Western Europe, to meander towards the East, down what is often known as Europe’s most romantic river.

Guests are surrounded by cosmopolitan charms that are underpinned by the majestic architecture and age-old traditions that inspired many of the world’s great composers, from Beethoven to Mozart, in the magnificent cities of Regensburg, Salzburg, Vienna and Budapest.

 
All- inclusive river cruising
Luxury All-Inclusive River Cruising

Scenic Tours all inclusive luxury
As you sail effortlessly along Europe’s majestic waterways your Scenic ‘Space-Ship’ will be home for the duration of your voyage. Here you will experience a standard of luxury and service that you would expect in a five-star hotel. We even provide private Butler Service for all cabins, on all ships. Everything is included except for your personal expenses.

Complimentary beverages, all day, everyday
Scenic ‘Space-Ships’ now provide all-inclusive beverages* – a selection of complimentary wines and spirits throughout the ship, including an open bar service in the lounges. Our guests are welcomed onboard with Moët & Chandon. Even the drinks in your mini-bar are complimentary.

 

* All drinks included except top shelf spirits, French Champagne and selected wines.

 
The ultimate river cruise experience
The Ultimate River Cruise Experience

From the moment you step on board a Scenic 'Space-Ship', you will enjoy a level of inclusive luxury and service that is unsurpassed on the waterways of Europe. Scenic Tours is famed for dragging river cruising out of the backwaters. Today we continue to innovate with the introduction of private sun lounges and an exclusive Butler Service for every guest.

Sleek, stylish and thoroughly modern
Our fleet of sleek, immaculately presented modern vessels are the widest and longest on Europe’s waterways. And thanks to strictly limiting our passenger and cabin numbers, there’s more space onboard per guest than any other fleet. Step into your suite and you’ll discover a spacious and peaceful haven complete with luxurious touches throughout; including panoramic windows that open to your private outdoor balcony.

Your own butler - now that’s a luxury
Our renowned Scenic Tours Butler Service is available to every guest, offering a service that’s both thoughtful and attentive. At any time of the day your butler is on-hand to ensure everything is just as you wish, making your cruise an unforgettable luxurious experience

 
An enriching experience every day
An enriching experience every day

Each new day on a Scenic Tours river cruise brings something refreshingly different. It’s a voyage of discovery that we know often exceeds our guests’ expectations. That’s what makes Scenic Tours unlike any other river cruise operator; we don’t do anything that you would describe as ‘run-of-the-mill’. We give you a fantastic range of spectacular, and often exclusive, experiences to immerse yourself in the culture, traditions and character of a particular region.

Scenic Enrich: Unmissable experiences and hidden gems
Scenic Enrich is a selection of private experiences and excursions, exclusive to Scenic Tours. They are often once-in-a-lifetime and unique perspectives you simply don’t get on any other river cruise.

Some are enchanting evenings that will live long in the memory, such as a drinks reception and classical concert in the magical setting of the Palais Liechtenstein. As well as sharing these all-inclusive spectacular moments, we also love taking our guests beyond the usual tourist veneer and offering an authentic insight into historic culture, such as a visit to the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, the oldest Classical Dressage riding school in the world.

 

Europe’s Finest Suites

The perfect river cruise can only be fulfilled with faultless accommodation. This is a core principle at Scenic Tours, and our dedication to perfection, and unwavering attention to detail, enables us to provide river cruise accommodation that is truly peerless.

This is why our luxurious ships start with five-star staterooms, and get better from there. You will love our standard staterooms with a large picture window on the Moselle Deck, but our Balcony, Junior and Royal suites will take your breath away.

 
Royal Suites
Royal Suite

A service fit for Royalty
There’s no other way to describe our Royal Suites; they are the ultimate in luxury river cruising. More space, impeccable service and thoughtful touches all combine to bring you a river cruise experience you’ll never forget.

300 - 315 sq feet
Outdoor balcony with Sun Lounge
Comfortable lounge area
Oversize bathroom, with separate bath and shower
Complimentary mini-bar

 

Private Butler Service for Royal Suite guests
We take pride in offering the finest level of service you’ll ever experience on a river cruise - impeccable yet relaxed, and of course all included:

  • Private chauffeur service at the beginning and end of your cruise in Europe
  • A complimentary bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne on arrival
  • Full room service menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Complimentary mini-bar to your requirements, including Veuve Clicquot
  • Professional laundry and pressing service for unlimited items and shoe shine
  • Valet service - Making shore arrangements and salon appointments
  • Full drinks service including, cocktails with friends and early morning tea and coffee service
  • Daily delivery of fruit skewers in the afternoon, canapés before dinner & petit fours after dinner
  • Packing and unpacking your luggage
  • A bath drawn for you
  • Morning delivery of newspapers of your choice
  • An invitation to a degustation menu at Table La Rive
  • €200 onboard credit

As there are a strictly limited number of Royal Suites on each ship, we highly recommend booking early to secure your preferred choice.

Please note: Private transfers available in Amsterdam, Budapest, Nuremberg, Bucharest and Basel. If you require a transfer from one of our holding hotels to the ship (or vice versa), this short transfer is required to be a group transfer.Layout and interiors may vary between ships. Cabin plan is based on a Category R Royal Suite on the Scenic Crystal. On the Scenic Jewel / Crystal there are two spacious 315 sq ft Royal Panorama Suites at the rear of the ship.

 
Junior Suites
Junior Suite

Beautifully proportioned Junior Suites
Finished with fine touches of elegance rarely found on other cruises, we’ve paid particular attention to ensuring our Junior Suites offer the kind of luxury and comfort you would expect in a first class hotel.

250 sq feet
Full-length outdoor balcony
Exclusive Sun Lounge system
Spacious bathroom with shower over bath
Complimentary mini-bar

 

Private Butler Service for Junior Suite guests
It’s no exaggeration; nothing is too much trouble for your butler. The idea is that you can concentrate all your energy on enjoying the finest river cruise experience available in Europe. You only have to ask, we’re at your service.

  • Valet service - arranging theatre tickets, shore arrangements or salon appointments
  • Complimentary shoe shine
  • Drinks service
  • Arranging cocktails with friends
  • Early morning tea and coffee service
  • Serving your breakfast in your suite
  • Complimentary pressing service for two items per day
  • An invitation to a degustation menu at Table La Rive
  • Daily delivery of fruit skewers in the afternoon, canapés before dinner and petit fours after dinner

As there are a limited number of Junior Suites on each ship, we strongly recommend booking as early as possible to secure your preferred choice.

Please note: Layout and interiors may vary between ships. Cabin plan is based on a Category BJ or RJ Junior Suite, however on the Scenic Crystal and Jewel there is a separate shower. On each ship (excluding the Scenic Jewel / Crystal) there are also two spacious 315 sq ft Panorama Balcony Suites with wrap-around balconies at the rear of the ship. On each ship there is a wheelchair accessible Junior Suite, which features a shower rather than shower over bath.

 
Private Balcony Suites
Balcony Suite Crystal

Relax in your Private Balcony Suite
Only Scenic Tours offers two decks of exclusive outdoor balconies across our fleet. Our outdoor balconies have brought a genuine breath of fresh air to river cruising. Furnished with table and chairs, the balcony is your own private oasis to sit back and watch the sunset.

205 sq feet
Full-length outdoor balcony
Exclusive Sun Lounge system
Bathroom with shower
Complimentary mini-bar

 

Private Butler Service for Private Balcony Suite guests
This is your time to relax. Your private butler is there to ensure your time with us is as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. It’s a little touch of luxury that all our guests soon get used to. There are various levels of Butler Service available depending on whether you’re staying on the Rhine or Danube deck:

Rhine Deck Butler Service

  • Valet service - arranging theatre tickets, shore arrangements or salon appointments
  • Complimentary shoeshine
  • Drinks service
  • Arranging cocktails with friends
  • Early morning tea and coffee service

Danube Deck Butler Service
As well as the services above, Danube Deck guests also can enjoy:

  • Breakfast served in your suite
  • Complimentary pressing service for two items per day
  • An invitation to a degustation menu at Table La Rive

Please note: Layout and interiors may vary between ships. Cabin plan is based on a Category C, BA, BB, B, A, PA, PP, P Balcony Suite on the Scenic Crystal. On Scenic Crystal and Jewel, there is also a deluxe balcony suite measuring 225sq ft.

 
Staterooms
Stateroom

Moselle Deck Staterooms
All accommodation on a Scenic Tours 'Space-Ship' is designed to maximise space and comfort. Although 82% of the onboard accommodation come with a private outdoor balcony, we have a limited number of staterooms on the Moselle deck with a large picture window instead.

160 sq feet
Large picture window
Bathroom with shower
Complimentary mini-bar

 

Private Butler Service for Stateroom guests
To ensure you feel truly looked after we do everything we can to bring you the highest standard of service the very moment you board your ship. Whatever your cabin grade, you will enjoy a butler service that is gently attentive without being intrusive.

  • Valet service - arranging theatre tickets, shore arrangements or salon appointments
  • Complimentary shoeshine
  • Drinks service

Please note: Layout and interiors may vary between ships. Cabin plan is based on a Category D, E Stateroom on the Scenic Crystal.

 
Scenic Crystal and Jewel Deckplan
Scenic Crystal & Jewel Deckplan

Deckplan is an indication only and may vary.

 
Scenic Pearl Deckplan
Scenic Pearl Deckplan

Deckplan is an indication only and may vary.

 
Scenic Sapphire, Diamond and Ruby Deckplan
Scenic Sapphire, Diamond & Ruby Deckplan

Deckplan is an indication only and may vary.

 

Gems of the Danube – 8 all-inclusive days

A luxury river cruise with Scenic Tours is truly inclusive, with no hidden extras.  We include more than any other operator in the price - so you can enjoy your holiday and not worry about extra costs.

 
Flexible travel to suit you
  • Fly from one of 13 UK airports, including Heathrow with KLM

From the 22nd April 2013, KLM are introducing a fee for checking in a bag. You can check in a suitcase at a fee of EUR 15 (one way) if arranged prior to your arrival at the airport. The airport fee will be EUR 30 (one way). However, Scenic Tours has been working hard with KLM to find a solution that will mean our guests do not have to pay this additional luggage fee. By spending a couple of minutes enrolling in their frequent flyer programme ‘Flying Blue’ you can avoid paying these additional fees (and you’ll earn Miles too!) To enrol in the Flying Blue programme click here.
 
Your luxury Scenic ‘Space-Ship’
  • 7 nights in the stateroom / suite of your choice
  • Fewer staterooms to give you 22% more space
  • Private outdoor balcony on over 82% of suites
 
First class dining in a selection of venues onboard and onshore
  • Crystal Dining Room
  • Portobellos fine Italian
  • River Café and Gelati Bar
  • High Tea on the Terrace
  • Al fresco Sun Deck dining
  • Table La Rive – exclusive for Royal Suite, Junior Suite and Danube Deck guests
  • All spectacular off-ship dining experiences
 
Unlimited onboard drinks
  • Open bar all day, every day*
  • Free-flowing wine and beer with all meals
  • Complimentary minibar, restocked daily
  • Coffees and teas, all day and night
  • Bottled water for excursions and onboard

* All drinks included except top shelf spirits, French Champagne and selected wines.

 
The ultimate personal service
  • Butler Service for every suite & stateroom
  • Experienced Cruise Director
  • The best crew to passenger ratio in Europe
 
Enriching and inspiring experiences
  • All onshore guided tours and activities
  • All onboard entertainment and lectures
  • Exclusive concert at the Palais Liechtenstein
  • Visit the world famous Spanish Riding School
 
Your Scenic FreeChoice activities
  • Nuremberg - three Scenic FreeChoice options
  • Regensburg- three Scenic FreeChoice options
  • Passau - four Scenic FreeChoice options
  • Melk - three Scenic FreeChoice options
  • Vienna - three Scenic FreeChoice options
  • Budapest - four Scenic FreeChoice options
 
Explore at your own pace with Scenic Tailormade
  • Independent sightseeing with your personal GPS device in: Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Salzburg, Melk, Dürnstein, Vienna, Budapest
  • Complimentary electric bicycles
 
No hidden extras
  • All tipping included, worth £240 per couple
  • All port charges, worth £200 per couple
  • Complimentary wireless internet
  • Airport transfers in Europe
 

2013 What’s Included

Flexible travel to suit you

  • Fly with KLM from London City and return to London Heathrow with British Airways or
  • Fly indirect from one of 13 UK airports, including Heathrow with KLM

Your luxury Scenic ‘Space-Ship’

  • 7 nights in the stateroom / suite of your choice
  • Fewer staterooms to give you 22% more space
  • Private outdoor balcony on over 82% of suites

First class dining in a selection of venues onboard and onshore

  • Crystal Dining Room
  • Portobellos fine Italian
  • River Café and Gelati Bar
  • High Tea on the Terrace
  • Al fresco Sun Deck dining
  • Table La Rive – exclusive for Royal Suite, Junior Suite and Danube Deck guests
  • All spectacular off-ship dining experiences

Unlimited onboard drinks

  • Open bar all day, every day
  • Free-flowing wine and beer with all meals
  • Complimentary minibar, restocked daily
  • Coffees and teas, all day and night
  • Bottled water for excursions and onboard

The ultimate personal service

  • Butler Service for every suite & stateroom
  • Experienced Cruise Director
  • The best crew to passenger ratio in Europe

Enriching and inspiring experiences

  • All onshore guided tours and activities
  • All onboard entertainment and lectures
  • Exclusive concert at the Palais Liechtenstein
  • Visit the world famous Spanish Riding School

Your Scenic Free Choice activities

  • Nuremberg - three Scenic Free Choice options
  • Regensburg- three Scenic Free Choice options
  • Passau - four Scenic Free Choice options
  • Melk - three Scenic Free Choice options
  • Vienna - three Scenic Free Choice options
  • Budapest - four Scenic Free Choice options

Explore at your own pace with Scenic Tailormade

  • Independent sightseeing with your personal GPS device in: Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Salzburg, Melk, Dürnstein, Vienna, Budapest
  • Complimentary electric bicycles

No hidden extras

  • All tipping included, worth £240 per couple
  • All port charges, worth £200 per couple
  • Complimentary wireless internet
  • Airport transfers in Europe
 

Day 1: UK - Nuremberg (D)

Travel from the UK from your choice of 13 UK regional airports, including London Heathrow, via Amsterdam with KLM; or travel with KLM CityJet Direct from London City.  (Supplements may apply)

A Scenic Tours representative will transfer* you to your luxury Scenic Tours ‘Space-Ship’. Tonight enjoy a welcome reception with your fellow travellers.
Next Seven Nights: Cruising

Day 2: Nuremberg (FB,L,D)
Today offers three included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours to choose from: (1) see the infamous WWII sites followed by a visit to the Documentation Centre (2) ‘Tastes of Nuremberg’: enjoy a delicious sampling of Nuremberg’s famous bratwurst, beer and gingerbread (3) visit the Audi Museum and car production factory in Ingolstadt. Enjoy the Captain’s welcome dinner this evening.
Day 3: Regensburg (FB,L,D)
Regensburg is one of Germany’s finest preserved cities. Choose one of the following included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) a guided walking tour including an organ recital (2) a walking tour of Regensburg with a visit to the golf museum (3) a guided biking tour to the Walhalla Memorial.
Day 4: Passau - Linz (FB,L,D)
Your included SCENIC FREE CHOICE today gives you a choice of three countries: (1) a guided tour of Passau in Germany (2) a visit to Salzburg, setting for ‘The Sound of Music’ and birthplace of Mozart (3) visit Salzburg’s Salt Mines of Hallein acclaimed for their ‘white gold’ (4) take an excursion to the medieval Czech town of Ceský Krumlov.
Day 5: Melk - Dürnstein - Vienna (FB,L,D)
This morning your ship docks in Melk where you can choose one the following included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activities: (1) visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey (2) enjoy a guided walking tour of Melk village (3) take a guided bike ride along the river, from Melk to the picturesque town of Dürnstein, where you will have the opportunity to witness some truly spectacular scenery whilst your Scenic ‘Space-Ship’ glides through the awe-inspiring wine region of the Wachau Valley to meet up with you. Tonight your cruise ship arrives in Vienna.
Day 6: Vienna (FB,L,D)
To get acquainted with this beautiful city, enjoy an included guided tour of the famous sights including the Ringstrasse. Following the city tour you may choose one of the following included SCENIC FREE CHOICE options: (1) a fabulous guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer palace of the Habsburgs (2) take a guided excursion to the Slovakian capital of Bratislava (3) witness the world famous Lipizzaner Stallions refining and perfecting their skills during their routine morning exercise program or a guided tour of the oldest Classical Dressage riding school in the world (not available for all departure dates). SCENIC ENRICH: Highlights include a glass of Austrian Sekt at the majestic Palais Liechtenstein followed by an enchanting private Viennese evening concert featuring the music of Strauss and Mozart. The Palais is also known as the Garden Palace and it reveals fascinating insights into 400 years of artistic patronage and is where the Prince of Liechtenstein showcases his privately owned art collection.
Day 7: Budapest (FB,L,D)
Budapest is one of Eastern Europe’s most ancient cities. Choose one of the following included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activities: (1) discover the highlights of both Buda and Pest during a guided city tour (2) relax in the Thermal Baths and Spa (3) explore the labyrinths of the Cave Hospital (4) take an excursion to the Skanzen Open Air Museum. Tonight celebrate with Folklore music before dinner.
Day 8: Budapest - UK (FB)
After breakfast, transfer* to the airport for your flight home: fly to your choice of 13 UK regional airports via Amsterdam with KLM. Alternatively, travel with British Airways to London Heathrow.

*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For guests who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.

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At a glance

Duration
8 Days
 
Dates
24 Jun 2013
Fully Booked
28 Aug 2013
Fully Booked
11 Sep 2013
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